Solanum peruvianum L.

  • Filed As

    Solanaceae
    Solanum peruvianum L.

  • Collector(s)

    R. D. Metcalf 30349, 15 Apr 1942 - 25 Apr 1942

  • Location

    Peru. Tacna. Tacna Prov. Near Tacna on road to Calientes.

  • Habitat

    Dry open sandy fields, exposed all day.

  • Description

    Annual herb 1 m. high; calyx light green; corolla bright yellow; fruit white with 2 purple stripes running to center. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Collection Notes

    "University of California, Third Botanical Garden Expedition to the Andes, 1942, Director, T.H. Goodspeed."

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00853720

    Occurrence ID: d6570ee3-a7a2-4fd1-8050-9841c760ff7c

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Tacna

  • County/Municipio

    Tacna Prov.

  • Locality

    Near Tacna on road to Calientes.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1150 m. (3773 ft.)

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